The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-14
Memphis Waiting to Give the
President a Rousing Welcome.
The City Ablaze with Decorations
of the Handsomest Kiisl.
Final Arrangements for the Day
Committee Announcements.
People Flocking to the City from All
Quarters Of the Mississippi VAL
ley-pistinguished Arrivals
Let the Band Now Play.


Never before on any occasion, of all the
brilliant events that have transpired in
this city, and under the auspices of gentle
men and ladies Of the highest public spirit
and refined tastes, have there been such
extensive preparations as have been
going on for the past few days, and which,
by noon today, will be completed on the
grandest scale in every particular. No
amount of praise can exceed in congratu-
lation TO the several committees who have
had the preparations in charge. Laying
aside all other business, they have devoted
their entire time to the duties assigned
them. II seems that each committee has
WED with the her to excel in their de-
partment. Another and important thing
not to be overlooked, and which has guar
mtecd the magnificence Of display
which will greet the President on
every hand. is the unstinted
generosity with which our citizens have
come forward with the necessary funds 80
needful on such occasions. All the money
desired was freely given, and as one man
the citizens went 10. work TO make IL the
crowning demonstration in its history. II
will be safe to say, and not vcnturesome 10
predict, that the President himself will ac-
cord, ,to, Memphis the honor of rendering TO
him the grandest reception he has enjoy
ed during his entire absence from Washing
ton. The largest crowd Of people ever
seen in the city will be here today and to-
morrow. The States Of Arkansas, Missis-
sippi and Tennessee have empticd' them
selves into Memphis. She welcomes
them with all her heart, and rejoices that
they have responded 10 her invitation in
assisting TO welcome the President Of the
whole country and his lovely wife. Hun
dreds Of people came in on the late trains
yesterday evening. The hotels are pretty
well crowded, but are exerting themselves
10 the; utmost capacity TO entertain
the greatest number possible. Every bust
ness house ON Main street and along the
line OF march is literally covered with
flags and bunting. The show windows
along Main street viii be filed with rare
flowers and tropical plants. The scene
will be novel, indeed, to the President and
his party, and wonderfully attractive TO all
whose good fortune Il may be to witness
and take par, in H.
One of the Interesting events ON the
progam tonight will b. the prsscuea-
Who xill arr;ye IN The .ssy this Afternoon
from yashy y;lle 20 Tho n.morraiic execu.
tive committee ~ si,alby county tb,. Stat
Demo.rati,. bauner for the lar.,,rt ma.
;or;ty st The la,a eonor-sional
ciac;Son This ccremo,x will take nlac,
nom tho cop,t .bouse balcony nj IN
o'clocl The chairman of ,be executive
comni,,ae will ,hen In tprn prcsent the
hammer IN the Jarksonian cmb, who will
be assembled In a bodv 10 receive II. and
they will then marrh 10 the Gayoso hotel.
led byfbe Fvansyille hand to serenade the
President Mr. Edmonson. president Of
the rlnb. will deliver a brief address 10 the
President in behalf of the club. and the
President will respond.
A committee of the Jacksonian club will
be ON hand at the Lee building. corner
Washington and Main streets, as early M 10
o'c,ork this morning 10 complete the de.
livery of badges hats and sticks 10 the
memben ONT Of 200 hats purchased
only about 400 remain, and those desiring
them had better he on hand early or they
will be disappointed.
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The above gentlemen are requested TO
meet al the Gayoso hotel on Friday, the
I4th inst, at 1880 o'clock pm, TO convey